Veggie Chili

This is a really easy chili recipe that I have sort of played around with. You can add more veggies or even ground meat to it for more protein-if you have to have your meat fix.

• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic
  
• 2 bell peppers, chopped (I tend to use green and colored peppers together)
• 2 medium sized carrots or a handful of baby carrots, chopped or diced
  
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can red beans (really any bean you have around, sometimes I use black instead)
• 1 can of tomato sauce
• 1 can of petite diced tomatoes (or more if you like tomatoes)
• chili powder
• salt & pepper
  

To a large soup pot, add onion, celery, peppers, carrots and garlic and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes and sauce. Add one can of water and chili powder. Bring to a boil then turn down heat to simmer for about 1/2 hour (the longer the better). You may have to add more water the longer you cook it. I always serve it with shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Enjoy!

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